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Our research line in Urban Mobility and Transport Networks focuses on analyzing infrastructure, mobility, and logistics, with particular emphasis on strategic corridors and transport policies in Spain, the European Union, and Latin America. At ZLC, we promote multimodality, the development of efficient networks, and the optimization of logistics parks as key nodes in the supply chain.

We also explore new business models for sustainable urban mobility, including Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) and innovative solutions for urban environments.

Our research has a strong applied orientation: it is enriched by collaboration with institutions, validated in real-world contexts, and disseminated through conferences, workshops, courses, and both scientific and outreach publications.

Main Researchers

Dr. Susana Val

Associate Research Professor of Supply Chain Management Dr. Susana Val is Associate Research Professor at MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, Research...

Dr. Beatriz Royo

Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management Dr. Beatriz Royo is an Associate Professor at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, affiliated...

Dr. Aldo Arranz-López

Researcher - Ramón y Cajal Fellow Dr. Aldo Arranz-López is Ramón y Cajal Fellow at ZLC since January 2024. Before...

Main Achievements

Data-driven, Integrated, Syncromodal, Collaborative and Optimised urban freight meta model for a new generation of urban logistics and planning with data sharing at European Living Labs

DISCO will develop and demonstrate - in real-life conditions - a federated European urban freight (UF) data space as one stop shop of data sharing on digital urban logistics solutions and smart tools for ambitious decision making. It will be a continental Ten-T – oriented and distributed real-life ecosystem to prove its value via demonstrated […]

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Sustainable Policy Response to Urban mobility Transition

The rapidly changing urban mobility environment – characterized by emerging business models, new technologies, and disruptive innovation – represents a considerable challenge for urban mobility policy making. Previously tested urban mobility policy responses are not adequate to address the transition underway and to address today´s societal challenges and issues related to citizens’ everyday lives and […]

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Low-Emission Adaptive last mile logistics supporting 'on Demand economy' through digital twins

LEAD project will create Digital Twins of urban logistics networks in six cities, to support experimentation and decision making with on-demand logistics operations in a public-private urban setting. Innovative solutions for city logistics will be represented by a set of value case scenarios, that address the requirements of the on-demand economy while aligning competing interests […]

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Papers

Digital and socioeconomic inequalities in perceived mobility restrictions for activity participation: Captive users in Madrid

Paico-Saavedra, S., Rojas-Rivero, A., Elizondo-Candanedo R.F., Arranz-López, A., Soria-Lara, J.A. Digital and socioeconomic inequalities in perceived mobility restrictions for activity participation: Captive users in Madrid. Journal of Urban Mobility | Vol. 8 December 2025 | 100142.

Exploring the COVID-19 impact on substituting in-store shopping with online shopping: a longitudinal study in Luxembourg

Arranz-López, A., van Acker, V., Dijst, M., Klein, S. Exploring the COVID-19 impact on substituting in-store shopping with online shopping: a longitudinal study in Luxembourg | NECTAR Series on Transportation and Communications Networks Research Transport in a Moving World, pp. 20-39, Jan 2025 | ISBN 9781035321957.

Exploring the influence of Internet-related perceptions and e-shopping on spatiotemporal accessibility perceptions

Arranz-Lopez, A., Van Acker, V. Dijst, M. Exploring the influence of Internet-related perceptions and e-shopping on spatiotemporal accessibility perceptions; A study of social housing beneficiaries in Luxembourg | Transport Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Vol. 195, May 2025, 104457.

The cycling boom in German cities. The role of grassroots movements in institutionalizing cycling

Werschmöller, S., Blitz, A., Lanzendorf, M., Arranz-López A. The cycling boom in German cities. The role of grassroots movements in institutionalizing cycling | International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, Vol. 18 (6), 2024, pp. 534-545.

When e-activities meet spatial accessibility: A theoretical framework and empirical space-time thresholds for simulated spatial settings

Elizondo-Candanedo, R.F., Arranz-López, A., Soria-Lara, J.A., Páez, A. When e-activities meet spatial accessibility: A theoretical framework and empirical space-time thresholds for simulated spatial settings | Journal of Transport Geography. Vol. 121 | December 2024 | 10426.

A holistic approach to introducing a light electric freight vehicle (LEFV) system in a historic urban environment: The case of Quito

Milenkovic, M., Martinez de Yuso, A., Lopez Realpe, G., Munoz, M.R., Saavedra, S. A holistic approach to introducing a light electric freight vehicle (LEFV) system in a historic urban environment: The case of Quito | Research in Transportation & Management. Vol. 56 October 2024, 101157

Loyalty Towards Metropolitan Public Transport and COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Madrid Region

Arranz-López, A., Elizondo-Candanedo, R.F., Soria-Lara, J.A. Loyalty Towards Metropolitan Public Transport and COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Madrid Region. In: Feria-Toribio, J.M., Iglesias-Pascual, R., Benassi, F. (eds) Socio-Spatial Dynamics in Mediterranean Europe | Spatial Demography Book Series, Vol 3. June 2024, pp. 259-279 | Springer

The connections between e-shopping and sustainable transport choices - Comparing urban and rural environments

Arranz-López, A., Blitz, A., Elizondo-Caldanedo, R.F., Lanzendorf, M. The connections between e-shopping and sustainable transport choices - Comparing urban and rural environments | Journal of Transport Geography | Vol. 117 May 2024 | 103898

An Emerging and Innovation Transport Solution: Towards Transforming Parking Lot to Urban Consolidation Centre: Madrid Living Lab

Royo, B., Politaki, D., González, J.N., Batalla, A. An Emerging and Innovation Transport Solution: Towards Transforming Parking Lot to Urban Consolidation Centre: Madrid Living Lab. In: Nathanail, E.G., Gavanas, N., Adamos, G. (eds) | Smart Energy for Smart Transport. CSUM 2022 | Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure | March 2023, pp. 1179-119 | Springer

Innovative Technologies and Systems for Urban Mobility: The Case of Padua

Mazzarino, M., Braidotti, L., Royo, B., de la Cruz, T. Innovative Technologies and Systems for Urban Mobility: The Case of Padua. In: Nathanail, E.G., Gavanas, N., Adamos, G. (eds) | Smart Energy for Smart Transport. CSUM 2022 | Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure | March 2023, pp. 504-519 | Springer

Urban Mobility Transition Driven by New Digital Technologies

De la Cruz, M.T., Royo B., Ciprés, C. Urban Mobility Transition Driven by New Digital Technologies | Towards User-Centric Transport in Europe 3: Making Digital Mobility Inclusive and Accessible | Eds. Keseru, I., Randhan, R. | February 2023, pp. 3-21 | Springer

Evaluation of the Innovative Value Proposition for the Rail Freight Transport: An Integrated Dematel-ANP Approach

Milenkovic, M., Val, S., Lutovac, D., Bojovic, N., Knezevic, N. Evaluation of the Innovative Value Proposition for the Rail Freight Transport: An Integrated Dematel-ANP Approach | Transport | Vol. 36 (5), Dec. 2021 | pp. 406-432

Container flow forecasting through neural networks based on metaheuristics

Milenković, M., Milosavljevic, N., Bojović, N., Val, S. | Container flow forecasting through neural networks based on metaheuristics. | Operational Research, an international Journal | Vol. 21, June 2021 | pp. 965–997.

Unveiling the Challenges of Future Supply Chains: An Explorative Analysis

Gürbüz, M.C., Muerza, V., Marchiori, I., Zangiacomi, A. Unveiling the Challenges of Future Supply Chains: An Explorative Analysis | Next Generation Supply Chains – A Roadmap for Research and Innovation | Chapter 5, pp. 103-128 | January 1st, 2021 | ISBN 978-3-030-63504-6.

Megatrends and Trends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

Kalaitzi, D., Fornasiero, R., Sardesai, S., Barros, A.C., Balech, S., Muerza, V. Megatrends and Trends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation | Next Generation Supply Chains – A Roadmap for Research and Innovation | Chapter 1, pp. 3-34 | January 1st, 2021 | ISBN 978-3-030-63504-6

Future Scenario Settings for Supply Chains

Sardesai, S., Stute, M., Fornasiero, R., Kalaitzi, D., Barros, A. C., Multu, C., Muerza, V. Future Scenario Settings for Supply Chains | Next Generation Supply Chains – A Roadmap for Research and Innovation | Chapter 3, pp. 61-78 | January 1st, 2021 | ISBN 978-3-030-63504-6

Paths to Innovation in Supply Chains: The Landscape of Future Research

Fornasiero, R., Marchiori, I., Pessot, E., Zangiacomi, A., Sardesai, S., Barros, A.C., Thanous, E., Weerdmeester, R., Muerza, V. Paths to Innovation in Supply Chains: The Landscape of Future Research | Next Generation Supply Chains – A Roadmap for Research and Innovation | Chapter 8, pp. 169 -233 | January 1st, 2021 | ISBN 978-3-030-63504-6.

Aspectos fundamentales de las plataformas logísticas: Desarrollo de la intermodalidad como motor clave en el transporte

Zubiri de Salinas, M., Val, S., Gurrea, F., Sánchez, J.M., Marco, L.A., Jarné, P., Juan y Mateu, F., Domínguez, J. Fundamental Aspects of Logistics Platforms: Development of Intermodality as a Key Driver in Transport. Logistics and Law | 2020 | Chapter 1, pp. 23–56 | ISBN 9788413451084

An integrated solution approach for multi-objective, multi-skill workforce scheduling and routing problems

Çakirgil, S. Yücel, E. Kuyzu, G. An integrated solution approach for multi-objective, multi-skill workforce scheduling and routing problems. Computers & Operational Science. Vol. 118, June 2020, 104908.

Economic Impact of the crisis on Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PLAZA)

Sainz, R., Mateo, I., Baños, J.F., Val, S. Economic Impact of the crisis on Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PLAZA). International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management. Vol. 35 (3), March 2020, pp.354 – 371

Sustainable Mobility Solutions at Neighbourhood Level: Enabling Insights, Success Stories and Solutions

Val, S., de la Cruz, MT. Sustainable Mobility Solutions at Neighbourhood Level: Enabling Insights, Success Stories and Solutions. Towards User-Centric Transport in Europe 2. Lecture notes in Mobility. In: Müller B., Meyer G. (eds), February 2020, pp. 28-40 | Springer

Improving cost efficiency and environmental impact through the integration of light freight and passenger railway transport and last-mile distribution analysis

Larrodé, E., Muerza, V. Improving cost efficiency and environmental impact through the integration of light freight and passenger railway transport and last-mile distribution analysis. Urban Freight Transportation Systems, Elsevier, October 2019, Chapter 4, pp. 55-78. ISBN 9780128173626.

Optimization Models for Rail Car Fleet Management

Milenkovic, M., Bojović, N. Optimization Models for Rail Car Fleet Management, Elsevier 2020. ISBN 9780128151549.

Societal Trends Influencing Mobility and Logistics in Europe: A Comprehensive Analysis

L’Hostis, A., Chalkia, E., de la Cruz, M., Müller, B., Keseru, I. Societal Trends Influencing Mobility and Logistics in Europe: A Comprehensive Analysis. Towards User-Centric Transport in Europe, Challenges, Solutions and Collaborations, January 2019. Part I, pp. 31-50

Booking limits and bid price based revenue management policies in rail freight transportation

Kapetanovic, M., Bojovic, N., Milenkovic, M. Booking limits and bid price based revenue management policies in rail freight transportation. European Journal of Transport & Infrastructure Research, Vol. 18(1), 2018 pp. 60-75

Public private partnerships for Mediterranean port-hinterland development

Val, S., Roldan J.F. Public private partnerships for Mediterranean port-hinterland development. Perspectives and recommendations for the competitiveness of Mediterranean ports. Outcomes of the FUTUREMED strategic project of the EU MED Programme. Chapter 4. 2015. Maggioli Editore. pp 52-63

Supply Chain Network Design. Time and Cost Efficiency

Val, S. Kehinde, A, Machado A., Ciprés C. Supply Chain Network Design. Tackling Regulations, Lead Time and Cost Efficiency. Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains: Innovations and Integral Approaches (Contributions to Management Science). Springer, Book chapter, October 2015 (Editors: Joost de Bock & Meng Lu)

3D Animation of the Transpyrenean corridor created by GIS tools

Roldán, F., Esteban, B., Val, S. 3D Animation of the Transpyrenean corridor created by GIS tools. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 160, 2014, pp. 244-253

Study of the Transpyrenean corridor in comparison with other corridors in the Iberian Peninsula using GIS tools

Esteban B., Val S., Roldán F., Study of the Transpyrenean corridor in comparison with other corridors in the Iberian Peninsula using GIS tools. XI Congreso de Ingeniería del Transporte (CIT 2014). Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 160, 2014, pp. 234-243

The Economic Impact of A Logistics Infrastructure: The Case of The Zaragoza Logistics PLatform (PLAZA)

Sáinz, R., Baños, J., Val, S., Kattour, S., The Economic Impact of A Logistics Infrastructure: The Case of The Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PLAZA), Transportation Planning and Technology, Vol. 36 (4) (2013) 299-318

Optimization of the air cargo supply chain

Pérez, M., Val, S., Larrodé, E., Sainz, R. Optimization of the air cargo supply chain. Journal of Airline and Airport Management, Vol 2 (2), pp. 121-123

Spanish Port Hinterland Intermodal Information System-FUTUREMED Pilot

S. Val, F. Rodan. Spanish Port Hinternland Intermodal Information - FUTUREMED Pilot. International Journals of Advanced Logistics (Official Journal of the Korean Society for Logistics Science and Technology). Special Issue: 6th European Conference on ICT for Transport Logistics (ECITL). 2013 Vol 2 (2) pp 1-17

La Logística en Aragón

Val S., Royo J. A., Chocarro D., Bordetas B., Artigot D. La Logística en Aragón, 978-84-87807-43-5, Consejo Aragonés de Cámaras Oficiales de Comercio e Industria, Confederación de Empresarios de Aragón, Caja Inmaculada, October 2010

Analysis of Trans-Pyrenean railway bottlenecks

Val S., Blázquez, N. Analysis of Trans-Pyrenean railway bottlenecks. Special Issue International Journal of Procurement Management, Supply chain management: strategic factor for competitiveness, Mayo 2009

Diccionario de Transporte y Logística

Chocarro D., Escuín D., Fraile A., Gallego J., Herrando J. L., Larrodé E., Medrano J., Pérez M., Ponce D., Sánchez S., Sicilia J. A., Val S. Diccionario de Transporte y Logística. LID Editorial, Madrid, 2009

Evaluación Económica de la Construcción de la Travesía Central Pirenaica

Sainz R., Val S., Chocarro D. Principios. Estudios de Economía Política., Vol. 21, pp. 81-98

Managerial Publications

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Mobility, Digital Life and Everyday Resilience: What Madrid Learned from COVID-19

By Dr. Aldo Arranz López

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Redefining Urban Mobility: The Role of Perceived Accessibility in Sustainable Transitions

By Diana Alarcón and Dr. Aldo Arranz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Future Proof Logistics: Four Bold Futures for Europe’s TEN T Network

By Dr. Aldo Arranz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Easing the load for urban logistics

Dr. Aldo Arranz and Dr. Teresa de la Cruz Eiriz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Exploring the changing relationship of space and time in a digitalized world

By Dr. Aldo Arranz-López

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Reskilling for new approaches to mobility

By Dr. Teresa De La Cruz and Dr. Susana Val

Sustainable Networks

Revisiting the pollution-routing problem

By Dr. Yasel Costa

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Does e-shopping really reduce private car use?

By Dr. Aldo Arranz-Lopez

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Electrifying urban mobility

By Dr. Alicia Martínez de Yuso and Dr. Sara Sánchez

Sustainable Networks

Making the wine-dark sea greener

By Dr. Teresa de la Cruz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Dropping the pilot

By Dr. Alicia Martinez de Yuso and Carolina Cipres

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Digital twins LEAD in last-mile logistics

By Dr. Beatriz Royo, Dr. Sara Sanchez and Carolina Cipres

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Data visibility for on time delivery

By Dr. Beatriz Royo

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Urban Mobility Transition Driven by New Digital Technologies

By Dr. Teresa de la Cruz, Dr. Beatriz Royo and Carolina Ciprés

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

EcoLogistics promises cleaner urban freight in developing cities

By Dr. Beatriz Royo and Dr. Teresa de la Cruz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Toolkit and e-learning will support cities’ sustainable mobility transitions

By Dr. Teresa de la Cruz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Improving urban logistics in Zaragoza

By Dr. Sara Sánchez

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Developing e-delivery hubs in an historic city centre

By Dr. Susana Val and Dr. Alicia Martinez de Yuso

Sustainable Networks

Supporting sustainable transport in Mexico

By Carolina Ciprés

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Low carbon freight for sustainable cities

By Dr. Beatriz Royo and Dr. M. Teresa de la Cruz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Plane-spotting – an air cargo observatory for Madrid

By Dr. Susana Val

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

SUNRISE – New dawns for neighbourhood mobility

By Dr. M. Teresa de la Cruz and Dr. Susana Val

Supply Chain Digitalization

Uncovering the real value in logistics research

By Carolina Ciprés and Dr. Alicia Martínez de Yuso

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

What PLANET are we on?

By Dr. Teresa de la Cruz

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Networking logistics clusters to drive the green revolution

By Dr. Milos Milenkovic

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Modelling sustainability opportunities in logistics

By Dr. Susana Val

Supply Chain Digitalization

Digital transport solutions for the many, not the few

By Dr. Beatriz Royo and Carolina Ciprés

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Helping cities plug in to electric mobility

By Dr. Alicia Martínez de Yuso and Dr. Milos Milenkovic

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Mobility responses to the urban jungle

By Dr. Teresa de la Cruz and Dr. Beatriz Royo

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Synchronising the multimodal supply chain

By Beatriz Acero López

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Aragon demonstrates competitive advantage as location for international distribution

By Dr. Milos Milenkovic and Dr. Victoria Muerza

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Clearing paths for urban freight

By Dr. Beatriz Royo and Dr. Susana Val

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Freight in the mix for sustainable urban mobility

By Dr. Susana Val

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Trusted intermediaries can promote supply chain thinking to sustain modal shifts to rail

By Dr. Milos Milenkovic

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Cluster-Based Freight Corridors Could Drive Sustainable Logistics in Europe

By Dr. Milos Milenkovic

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Collaboration the Key to Intermodal Growth in Europe?

By Dr. Milos Milenkovic

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

ZLC Report Paves the Way for TIR Transportation in the Black Sea Area

By Dr. Mustafa Çägri Gürbüz, Dr. Milos Milenkovic, Dr. Luca Urciuoli and Dr. Susana Val

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Removing the Road Blocks to Cross-City Collaboration

By Dr. Susana Val

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Study of the Transpyrenean corridor in comparison with other corridors in the Iberian Peninsula using GIS tools

Esteban B., Val S., Roldán F., Study of the Transpyrenean corridor in comparison with other corridors in the Iberian Peninsula using GIS tools. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 160, 2014, pp. 234-243

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Optimization of the air cargo supply chain

Pérez, M., Val, S., Larrodé, E., Sainz, R. Optimization of the air cargo supply chain. Journal of Airline and Airport Management, Vol 2 (2), pp. 121-123

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Spanish Port Hinterland Intermodal Information System-FUTUREMED Pilot

S. Val, F. Rodan. Spanish Port Hinternland Intermodal Information - FUTUREMED Pilot. International Journals of Advanced Logistics. Special Issue: 6th European Conference on ICT for Transport Logistics (ECITL). 2013 Vol 2 (2) pp 1-17

Transport Networks & Urban Mobility

Evaluación Económica de la Construcción de la Travesía Central Pirenaica

Sainz R., Val S., Chocarro D. Principios. Estudios de Economía Política., Vol. 21, pp. 81-98